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Cohen & Buckmann P.C. proudly announces its notable recognition in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm has been awarded a Tier 1 Metropolitan Award and a Tier 2 National Award for the firm’s work in employee benefits and ERISA.
Read MoreAll members of a controlled group are liable under ERISA for plan termination and withdrawal liability, but in practice, it isn’t easy to get jurisdiction over foreign members.
Read MoreThe list honors attorneys focusing on employee benefits and executive compensation and also employment litigation, defending trade secrets, discrimination, ERISA, wage and hour, and other claims.
Read MoreAccolades! Our lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their fields by multiple peer-reviewed rankings throughout 2023.
Read MoreSandra Cohen, Managing Partner and executive compensation attorney, was a featured guest on The Future is Bright Podcast, hosted by Chris Batz. Sandra addresses key questions and offers tips on navigating a C-suite job offer.
Read MoreHear guest speaker Dan Aronowitz of Euclid Fiduciary and host Carol Buckmann discuss why fiduciary liability insurance is different from other insurance your organization may maintain and what it covers. Watch the video on demand.
Read MoreCarol Buckmann covers the impact on private equity firms of court rulings discussing specific joint and several liabilities under ERISA plans.
Read MoreCongratulations to attorney Zahava Blumenthal on becoming a partner.
Read MoreIn this Op-ed for Bloomberg Tax, Carol Buckmann comments on the implications of this welcome delay in this new requirement applying to high earners.
Read MoreShould courts second guess public pension plan investment decisions? This motion to dismiss points out that participants’ benefits are affected by specific investments.
Read MoreMost ERISA lawsuits don’t get to trial, but a recent decision in a 401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit shows that fiduciaries who follow prudent processes can win.
Read MoreWe invite you to join us on 9/7 for answers to your questions about fiduciary liability insurance.
Read MoreUniversities have been targeted in excessive fee lawsuits. Many have resulted in costly setlements, but good practices can help.
Read MoreNo federal law guarantees restoration of a participant’s account if it is stolen by a cyberthief. ERISA and state law might provide remedies if a participant can establish breach of fiduciary duty or negligence, but plan sponsors and the government can do more to deal with this problem.
Read MoreSECURE 2.0 expands the ability of plan sponsors to self-correct inadvertent plan errors without making a formal IRS filing. In Notice 2023-43, the IRS provides guidance to follow until a revised revenue procedure can be issued.
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